Dr. Alan Thompson is a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI), renowned for his pioneering work in human intelligence augmentation and the evolution of integrated AI. With a deep understanding of both AI and human cognition, Alan has advised Fortune 500 companies, governments, and major intergovernmental organisations, including the UN.
His cutting-edge research has sparked global discussions on the ethical and philosophical implications of AI, highlighting his forward-thinking approach. Alan’s bestselling book, Bright, has been embraced by families and educators alike, including being made available at Elon Musk’s gifted school. In 2024, a copy of Bright was even launched into space. Outside of work, Alan has an obsession with the olfactory response (smell) and he loves mapping fragrances.
In this episode Andrew and Dr Alan discuss:
5:30 What is AI and where modern AI came from.
9:00 The rapid rate of change in AI technology.
10:20 where Dr Alan’s AI journey began.
13:30 Dr Alan’s work with young geniuses in Mensa.
16:25 AI is smarter than anyone alive.
17:15 The Australian Governments recent AI guideline paper.
19:15 Why bother studying if you have AI.
24:15 How Performance Intelligence is using AI in our day top day operations.
27:50 How Dr Alan uses AI live in his keynotes.
31:05 How you can use AI in your business to boost productivity.
38:45 Elon Musk’s upcoming Grok AI model.
42:45 The lack of positive depictions of AI in media.
44:50 The effects of AI on relationships.
49:45 Neuralink becoming more and more of a reality.
51:19 The new household helper robot from 1x Neo.
52:40 The impact of AI on job losses.
1:00:15 What Dr Alan is proudest of.
1:02:30 How people will find purpose without work.
1:05:10 Dr Alan can only look up to 5 months ahead because the rate of change is so quick.
1:07:40 Dr Alan’s love of fragrances and how smells can take you back in time.
1:11:10 Where you can find Dr Alan.
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